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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.56, 3,054.70 and 882.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.56, 3,054.70 and 882.52 is: 1,323.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.56 : 3,054.70 = 882.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.56/3,054.70 = 882.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.56x = 3,054.70 × 882.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.56x = 2,695,833.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,833.84/2,037.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.07

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